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Baddow Bus gate

A spokesperson for GBENA said: "We will be setting the agenda on behalf of the residents and we will nominate the chair.

"We will facilitate both sides having their say in a fair way.

"This is the biggest hall we could get on our limited budget.

"We will be seeking voluntary donations on the night to help pay for the venue."

What exactly are the plans for the bus gate?

Currently the plan has been approved for an 18-month trial period which will see the gate operating westbound between Meadgate Avenue and The Army and Navy Roundabout during peak hours (7am-10am and 4pm-7pm).

Cameras would be in place to enforce the bus gate and access into Baddow Road from the roundabout would remain as it is.

The council claim that the scheme will reduce pollution and ease congestion in the area.

It is part of Chelmsford's growth package which will see fifteen other schemes implemented in the near future.